Longboat Key, Manatee County

BLUE DOLPHIN CAFE ON LONGBOAT

5370 GULF OF MEXICO DRIVE, Longboat Key, FL 34228

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Jan 7, 2026
City
Longboat Key
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-23-4

Detail 24284599

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale on interior of dish machine. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24284600

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor beneath fryer next to wall with grease and food build up.

33-16-4

Detail 24284602

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lids on shared dumpsters. Operator closed lids. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 24284601

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed between 2 door flip top make station and waffle makers with excess soil and grease. Observed wall next to walk-in cooler door in dish machine area with black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning areas. Corrective Action Taken

Jul 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23875858

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw smoked salmon over cooked sausage in walk-in cooler near cook line. Operator moved smoked salmon to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 23875857

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed interior of dish machine with lime scale build-up.

Feb 28, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23595472

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand was sink in kitchen with a whisk in it and an employee filling pitcher of water. Educated employee on the use of handwashing sink. Employee stopped filling pitcher and removed whisk. Corrected On-Site Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 23595469

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached egg on a menu without an identifier. Operator started marking menus to identify the poached eggs Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23595473

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees engaged in food prep with out hair restraints. Employees put on hats. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23595471

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet cloth under cutting board on cook line. Educated employee on wiping cloth. Employee removed wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23595470

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

16-37-1

Detail 22992405

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

12B-07-4

Detail 22992402

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks on shelf over food prep area. Employee removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22992404

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees phone in clean dish area.

36-50-4

Detail 22992403

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Cabinet located in waitstaff area underneath soda fountain, has visible soil and black mold like substance.

Jan 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-20-4

Detail 22594080

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil on bottom shelf of food prep tables in preparation area torn and peeling. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-26: Observed ripped foil on lower shelf under grill. Time Extended

Jan 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 4Total: 8

41-07-4

Detail 22575292

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed container of medicine stored on shelf next to food in the preparation area. Employee removed medicine. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22575298

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. French toast batter containing raw eggs stored over ready to eat dressings in reach cooler on cooks line. Employee removed French toast batter. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 22575295

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the wait station area Milk (50F - Cold Holding); Half and half (51F - Cold Holding); Whipped cream (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22575291

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the top section of the make reach in cooler on the cook line Guacamole with tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Sour cream (47F - Cold Holding); Cheddar cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Monterey cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed the items in the bottom section of the reach in cooler. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler in the wait station area Milk (50F - Cold Holding); Half and half (51F - Cold Holding); Whipped cream (54F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded the items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-36-4

Detail 22575297

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Container of uncovered peppers stored next to hand wash sink in the preparation area. Employee removed container of peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-20-4

Detail 22575294

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Torn foil on bottom shelf of food prep tables in preparation area torn and peeling. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 22575293

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce stored over cooked corned beef in the walk-in cooler. Employee placed the lettuce below the corned beef. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 22575296

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish area behind dish machine soiled. Warning

Aug 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 22194198

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in large walk in cooler waffle mix containing raw egg stored over ready to eat cut tomatoes Operator removed waffle mix and stored it under ready to eat food. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22194205

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Operator had no clean up plan procedures. Emailed clean up hand out to operator. Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 22194200

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee wash a pan in employee hand wash sink next to the cook line. Employee was educated hand wash sinks are for hand washing only.

36-32-5

Detail 22194197

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 3 ceiling tiles in kitchen over cook line area that are damaged.

12B-07-4

Detail 22194199

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep station near cook line. Employee removed drink from prep station. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

33-19-4

Detail 22194204

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed soiled dumpster pad.

10-12-5

Detail 22194201

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop for ice machine in kitchen stored on top of ice machine. Operator removed scoop to be washed and sanitized. Corrective Action Taken

14-20-4

Detail 22194202

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed shelves under preparation tables lined with ripped foil through out kitchen tearing from shelf.

29-11-4

Detail 22194203

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed employee hand wash sink in dish room pipe leaking on the floor.

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

12A-29-4

Detail 21671349

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled their phone then clean utensils without washing hands. Employee washed their handS. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21671352

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to cooked potatoes in the three compartment sink area. Employee removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21671353

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.

22-02-4

Detail 21671354

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade soiled. Manager cleaned the slicer. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 21671351

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on the preparation table on the cook line . Employee removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site

36-22-4

Detail 21671350

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Floors in the dishwasher room.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

01B-01-4

Detail 21292795

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can on seam of orange marmalade. Operator discarded item. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-41-4

Detail 21292798

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine concentration 00ppm. Operator called service. Service came and fixed dish machine. New reading 50ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 21292794

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee cracked raw shell eggs, and touched spinach without changing gloves and washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21292797

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg salad (49F - Cold Holding) was in reach in cooler in the kitchen. Per operator egg salad was prepared this morning. Operator placed egg salad in freezer to cool. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 21292792

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in dray storage area. Operator cleaned ice machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21292799

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 cutting boards In the kitchen area.

13-03-4

Detail 21292793

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed one employee with no hair restraints. Employee placed hair net. Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 21292796

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. No cold water coming from cold side of faucet on hand washing sink in the prep area. Three compartment sink leaking.

29-03-4

Detail 21292791

Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. From three compartment sink.

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 9Total: 18

01B-01-4

Detail 21027241

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 #10 can of salsa dented at the seems. Owner discarded the can. Corrected On-Site

12A-27-4

Detail 21027239

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw eggs then touched clean utensils without washing hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

08A-04-5

Detail 21027244

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed strawberries in the walk-in cooler. Owner placed the eggs below the strawberries. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21027242

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 62F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated the butter had been at room temperature for 1 hour. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Employee placed the butter in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 21027253

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter (85F - Hot Holding). Stored at room temperature in the wait station area. Employee stated the butter had been at room temperature for 2 hours. Employee reheated the butter to 177F and stored in a heat well. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 21027243

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit for sanitizer buckets and dishwasher.

53A-05-6

Detail 21027251

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Manager arrived before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 21027255

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 13 employees 7 have their food handler training.

02B-02-5

Detail 21027250

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed consumer advisory and the owner posted before the end of the inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21027256

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

36-34-5

Detail 21027248

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents rusted and soiled though out the kitchen.

29-18-4

Detail 21027240

Basic - Drain covers missing. Thought out the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

14-11-4

Detail 21027245

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on the reach in cooler on the cook line torn and soiled. Doors on all walk-in cooler with rust.

35B-01-4

Detail 21027254

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

36-22-4

Detail 21027247

Basic - Floor area covered with standing water. Floors in the dishwasher room.

08B-38-4

Detail 21027249

Basic - Food stored on floor. Canned sausage gravy stored on the floor in the kitchen. Several case of food stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Detail 21027252

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

38-07-4

Detail 21027246

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in the dishwasher room. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Nov 3, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

09-01-4

Detail 20635749

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee handled ready to eat beef steak burrito with there bare hands. Employee discarded the item.

01B-13-4

Detail 20635753

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Employee handled ready to eat beef steak burrito with there bare hands. Employee discarded the item.

03A-02-5

Detail 20635747

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potatoes stored at room temperature on the cook line 51°F. Manager stated the potatoes had been at room temperature for 1 hour. Manager placed the potatoes in the reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20635754

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink next to the cook line. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 20635757

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-18-4

Detail 20635755

Basic - Drain covers missing. Next to the grill and under the dishwasher.

12B-07-4

Detail 20635752

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee removed the drinks. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 20635750

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit of the kitchen.

38-07-4

Detail 20635748

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Light shield missing in the dishwasher room.

25-05-4

Detail 20635756

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor in the kitchen. Manager placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-17-4

Detail 20635751

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.